european bitterling
| Scientific name | Rhodeus amarus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bloch |
| Year of description | 1782 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Genus | Rhodeus |
Introduction
Rhodeus amarus, commonly known as european bitterling, is a fresh water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
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Average size6 cm
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Maximum size9 cm
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Longevity3 year
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ShapeOval
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize the european bitterling ?
The european bitterling measures around 6 cm. The dominant males can however reach 9 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly vert, argent and gris body. The also has argent drawn scales.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with alguivorous tendency
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The european bitterling is a fish living in small groups. This species is omnivorous with alguivorous tendency .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The european bitterling is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature5 - 20 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)10 - 20
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FlowSlow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
rosy bitterling
Cyprinidae
Species of the same biotope
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